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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1914
Page
6
A controversial letter from Ira Thomas reveals Athletics players accused Eddie Collins of using inside information for articles that exposed signals and pitcher tells. The missive claims Collins tainted team signals, harmed strategy, and undermined years of work for money and public critique.
The article presents a humorous proposed All-Hades football team list featuring historic and mythical figures placed in classic positions. Endings include Dido Cleopatra Ney Arnold Caesar Leonidas Hercules Sampson Alexander Goliath Napoleon and Adam.
The pulpit of the First Christian church in this city was filled Sunday as S. P. Spiegel, formerly state list and corresponding secretary to the Christian churches of Alabama, succeeds Rev. James T. Lawson who has been transferred to other duties.
Amelia R. Gavin petitions in Probate Court of Mobile County Alabama to probate the last will and codicil of Edward Gavin deceased. The court sets November 26 1914 as the notice date and December 14 1914 as the contest day inviting non residents and interested parties to appear. Jirwin Burgett attorney. PRICE WILLIAMS Judge.
In Mobile Alabama at Fall Term 1914 the court entered an order in the Creva Lumber Company vs William Dubroca et al case. The order notes First Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago as trustee. Dubroca and Peabody are over 21, residing outside Alabama, last known addresses unknown. their heirs or successors may hold rights in Lot 4 and ships 1 and 2 in the Twenty one Mile Bluff area along with related interests.
In Bovina tragedy near Vicksburg Mississippi authorities pursue a new theory of double death. Hilton Crough and wife fought with pistols. one killed, the survivor set fire to the home and died by self destruction. Fire destroyed most remains of Mrs Crough. Three revolvers found near the ruins. insurance on the house was 2300 dollars.
The YMCA representative basketball squad schedules its first practice Monday at the Y M C A with captaincy to be chosen for 1914 15. Regulars from last Saturday join the group for the kickoff and weekly practices continue Monday Wednesday and Friday at 6 30 PM. Aiming to arrange several early games, the big team kick off is planned for January with a potential match against a strong opponent. The lineup includes H Martin at center and M Cun as part of the initial roster.
Captain Thomas Washington told the House naval committee that more funding is needed to finish the United States chart work. He cited Cuba surveys and warned that if British charts shut down, the navy would feel a first blow in the eastern Mediterranean and Turkish shores. He noted confidential charts are kept within the service while merchant sailors receive shared charts. The English Channel, North Sea, Straits of Dover, and Scandinavian coasts are among the high-demand areas for merchant ships.
Miss Lois Bristow of Sparta asked Chicago police to stop printing and distributing photos of her and a friend as September Morn after a La Crosse man secretly took the negative. Police returned the negatives and destroyed several copies.
Thirteen dogs drawn for the Southern Field Trials derby at Letohatchie Alabama, the fewest since the club formed, blamed on recent rains hampering conditioning. The derby for dogs under two will start Monday, with finals planned Tuesday, and the all age stake Wednesday featuring thirty two dogs. Pairings listed include Square Edgess versus Turbulent, Katie Flyer versus Miss Dan, Lady Money versus Master John, Nellie Wise Heikes versus General Demurrer, Raps Ben versus Miss Cla rksrae.
The benefit baseball game at City League Park between the All-Professionals and Dreams was postponed due to bad weather. A make up date is planned for Sunday December 20. Managers West and Clark have 500 tickets available at 55 North Royal Street for fundraiser support.
New Haven Conn December 14 Yale's 1913 football schedule will be the same as last year with one change. Springfield Y M C A College Williams Amherst or Trinity will replace Notre Dame Pennsylvania and Dartmouth in the game list.
Atlanta reports rumors that the Birmingham Barons 1914 Southern League champions may clash with organized baseball over exhibitions in Havana. Armando Marsans played incognito as Mendiondo for the Havana Reds while Barons teams joine d in Cuba. The rule bars clubs under organized baseball from facing Federal League players. The Barons deny knowledge of Marsans, inviting a discreet inquiry.
George T. Stallings, manager of the World champion Boston National League team, announced in Macon that he signed a five year contract to manage the club. He said the salary was satisfactory but declined to reveal the amount. Stallings arrived from New York and noted spring training begins March 1 with players arriving here.
New York December 14. Giants manager McGraw offered nine players for Cubs star Heinie Zimmerman. Bresnahan would get Rube Marquard, Rube Schauer, Eddie Grant and six reserve men from the Giants list, excluding Mathewson and Doyle, with a decision expected soon.
New Orleans area notes list Paul Sentell, Rail Way and Light captain, shaping Galveston Texas League roster. Tarleton to sign with Galveston, Russell Breaux from Chattanooga to join, Hugh LeBlanc of Plaquemine slated for trial.
The Western Skating Association overruled the International Ice Skating Association suspension of Robert G. McLean announced in Chicago. The ruling returns McLean to status quo. details beyond the overturned action were not disclosed.
A Dec 14 piece notes 24 of 330 players from 1912 NL and AL races remain in major leagues. It lists an all star lineup of veterans Mathewson Plank Hess Bresnahan Dooin Lajoie Evers Wagner Wallace Callahan Leach Crawford and centers on managers Griffith McGraw Jones Jennings Robinson Clarke as candidates.
Indianapolis December 14. Batting Nelson lists Aurelia Herrera Young Corbett and Joe Gans as the opponents who delivered the hard blows he will never forget. He recounts a monstrous swing in Butte that knocked him off his feet a rib cracking shot in San Francisco and a left hook that swelled his eye during the Goldfield bout.
The Giants and Philadelphia club abandoned their deal involving Dooin Lobert and Magee as Philadelphia refused to discuss terms including Lobert and Magee. Mc Graw said Dooin sought 7500 dollars a year for three years, and the Ten-day notice had elapsed. Dooin now claims free agency and is expected to join the Baltimore Federals.
In New Orleans Frankie Burns of Jersey City and Chick Hays of Indianapolis meet in a 20 round bout with a promoter promising a belt to the winner as a symbolic bantamweight championship. The belt award follows difficulty in matching Kid Williams for a 20 round bout and Williams reportedly fought at a different weight elsewhere.
At the Lyric theatre a Mobile Federation of Musicians benefit concert drew over 500 attendees. The Ladies of Charity cleared $126.25 with no expenses, and the event featured D. S. Draga and the Rowley orchestra with numerous soloists, a decorated stage, and a varied program including Madame Butterfly arias and American folk medleys.
Vanderbilt University officials issued a statement denying reports that the school planned to withdraw from the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association and form a new organization. The statement said Vanderbilt is pleased with Lexington legislation allowing use of first year men in play.
Arthur Brisbane editor of the New York Evening Journal is not staying in a local hotel His condition was serious for a time but physicians reported he was somewhat improved last night in Atlanta Georgia on December 14.
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